Mistress of Mayfair Dress Code
ST JAMES'S · CHIC & ELEGANT
The dress code at Mistress of Mayfair is smart dress required: Chic & elegant — cocktail dresses or smart separates; tailored shirt & shoes for gents. No trainers or sportswear. The door team at 48 St James's Street, St James's SW1A 1JT has the final say on the night, so plan your outfit around the strictest version of the rule. Doors open 7 pm on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, and groups with a table booking arrive together and are seated by the club's team.
What gentlemen wear to Mistress of Mayfair
- A tailored shirt
- Smart shoes
What ladies wear to Mistress of Mayfair
- A cocktail dress or smart separates
- Polished evening wear rather than casual daywear
Refused at the door
Trainers and sportswear.
On the night
- The room is dressed up, and the door expects evening wear to match it.
- Casual daywear is the usual reason people are turned away here.
- Unsure about one piece? Message us a photo before the night and we will tell you honestly.
Dress codes at Mistress of Mayfair and other St James's clubs
| Club | Dress code | Doors |
|---|---|---|
| Mistress of Mayfair (this club) | Smart dress required | 7 pm – 3 am |
| Reign Showclub | Smart to upscale | 10 pm – 4 am |
| Dear Darling | Smart dress required | 10 pm – 3 am |
| Scotch of St James | Smart dress required | 10 pm – 4 am |
More on what to wear in the London nightclub dress code guide.
Frequently asked questions
Can I wear trainers to Mistress of Mayfair?
No. Trainers and sportswear are not permitted. Gentlemen should wear smart shoes with a tailored shirt.
What should women wear to Mistress of Mayfair?
A cocktail dress or smart separates: polished evening wear rather than casual daywear.
Is jeans and a nice top enough at Mistress of Mayfair?
It risks reading as daywear. The door is looking for evening wear, so a cocktail dress or smart separates is the safer choice.
Also at Mistress of Mayfair: Booking a table · Venue overview
